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Troubleshooting Tips
For a complete list of troubleshooting tips, please
consult the LIFEPAK 15 Operating Instructions
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator
ECG monitoring
Observation Action
ANY of these
messages displayed:
CONNECT ECG
LEADSECG LEADS
OFF XX LEADS OFF
• Prepare skin and apply new electrodes
• Connect ECG electrode
• Connect ECG cable
• Select another lead
• Check ECG cable continuity
• Select PADDLES lead, and use standard
paddles or therapy electrodes for ECG
monitoring
Poor ECG signal
quality or baseline
wander
• Prepare skin and apply new electrodes
• Check Use By date on electrode packages
• Check or reconnect cable connections
• Inspect ECG and therapy cables.
Replace if damaged.
Fine baseline artifact Prepare skin and apply new electrodes,
conrm limbs are resting on a supportive
surface
Monitor displays (---)
instead of HR
HR is out of monitoring range (<20 bpm
or >300 bpm) or pacing function is active
Monitor displays (---)
with no LEADS
OFF message when
ECG electrodes are
connected
PADDLES lead selected, but patient
connected to ECG cable. Select one of the
limb or precordial leads.
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